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Dr. Zulma Laracuente, MD

Alexandria, LA

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Laracuente, Pediatrician in Alexandria, LA?

    Dr. Zulma Laracuente, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Laracuente completed her residency at Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Laracuente is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Laracuente’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Laracuente’s office at (318) 767-1543.

    Where did Dr. Laracuente go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of S Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Ponce Sch of Med, Ponce Pr

    Is Dr. Laracuente board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Zulma Laracuente, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Laracuente speak?

    Dr. Laracuente and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Laracuente treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Laracuente diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Laracuente. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Laracuente perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Laracuente performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Laracuente. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Laracuente accept my insurance?

    Dr. Laracuente accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 767-1543 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Laracuente accept in Alexandria, LA?

    Dr. Laracuente in Alexandria, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Fox-Everett

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Laracuente's office located?

    Dr. Zulma Laracuente's Primary Practice

    176 Versailles Blvd

    Alexandria, LA 71303

    (318) 767-1543

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    Dr. Zulma Laracuente's Practice 2

    1405 Metro Dr Ste L

    Alexandria, LA 71301

    (318) 767-1543

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    Dr. Zulma Laracuente's Practice 3

    6801 Sheldon Rd

    Tampa, FL 33615

    (813) 885-1770

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    What is Dr. Laracuente's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Laracuente's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003875188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Laracuente?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Laracuente

    What is Dr. Zulma Laracuente's specialty?

    Dr. Laracuente is a Pediatrician near Alexandria, LA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Laracuente to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Zulma Laracuente affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Laracuente is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Zulma Laracuente accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Zulma Laracuente is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Zulma Laracuente offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Laracuente's office at (318) 767-1543 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Zulma Laracuente?

    Please contact Dr. Laracuente's office at (318) 767-1543 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Zulma Laracuente have?

    Dr. Zulma Laracuente is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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